The Impact of the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado Politics

The chapter explores the speaker's experiences interviewing Klan members in the late 1970s for their dissertation on the Klan in Colorado, sharing shocking examples of anti-Semitic beliefs expressed by members. It delves into the history of the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado during the 1920s, highlighting instances of violence and the Klan's significant influence in politics and justice, including the election of Clarence Morley as governor. The chapter discusses the Klan's decline despite initial success, focusing on laws introduced by Klansmen and their attempt to control the government bureaucracy.